Shnikes Edit Meaning

1.

A word that reveals dismay or surprise depending on the context. Often replaces the use of the word 'shit' in a sentence or statement. Used increasingly during the 90's, can be seen used in the film Tommy Boy.

Holy Shnikes, I almost shit my pants.

See shit, anger

2.

word from the movie tommy boy, takes place of the word shit

"holy shnikes!" -Chris Farly

See shit, shat, holy smokes, holy shit, holy crap

3.

A commonly used phrase in Cincinnati Suburbs,(ex. Loveland, Milford, Madiera) and has even been found to have been used in parts of Southeast Indiana (ex. Batesville, Oldenburg). A varient on an expletive with a similair spelling, although often used in other situations. Other spellings of the word include shnikies, shnikeys, and shnikieys

Most Common Expressions: "Holy Shnikes Batman!" used in an intense situation

"Shnikes, That was Close" used in a close-call situation.

4.

Fake/imitation Nike brand sneakers purchased off the internet.

I showed my friend these brand new Nike's I bought on Ebay and he said "Dude are you stupid-did you really pay money for these? They aren't Nikes, they're Shnikes"

See nike, shnike, sneakers, shnikes, sneaker, fake, knock-off, ebay

5.

Synonym to the word snap, however different in that it's not used in the hip-hop culture. It can be used to describe 1. surprise 2. dismay 3. happiness.

First appearance: 1997, invented by two suburban elementary students: Jesse and Shawn.

1. Oh shnikes, you scared me!

2. Oh shnikes, I bombed that test.

3. Oh shnikes, I found $50!

See Shawn